Possible Disadvantages


Wiki


  • Anyone can edit so this may be too open for some applications, for example confidential documentation. However it is possible to regulate user access.
  • Open to SPAM and Vandalism if not managed properly. There are easy ways to restore a page however, and on WikiEducator you must be logged in to edit pages so this reduces vandalism by automated spam bots.
  • The flexibility of a wiki's structure can mean that information becomes disorganised.

Technical Availability


  • restricted internet access
  • restricted number of computers
  • lack of basic text processing knowledge

Design


  • simple design limits complexity of the documents that can be created
  • nothing can be destroyed, but original formatting can get lost
  • not always obvious what has been altered

Classroom

  • no "real" interaction, but text based only
  • reliable sources
  • copy-paste-phenomenon

Conclusion: foster interaction and monitor work in order to expand communicative skills